Disclaimer: I don't own YYH or the characters.

The summer went by quickly and I was far from ready for it to end. It had been a miracle to me that I had been this happy despite all of the drama that happened over the years. I loved waking up in Hiei's arms feeling warm and loved. I was surprised that he adjusted himself to a human life so quickly. I mean, sure, he had been staying with me, but he spent more time away from me during the day. Now, he seemed to be attached to me even more than before. Maybe it was because we were mates; I don't know. I was just happy that he seemed happier too.

"You two are perfect for each other," Yukina told me one day. "Even when I didn't know that he was my brother, I could tell he was never truly happy. I never understood why back then until Botan slipped up." She frowned before continuing. "I'm still furious with the other Ice Maidens for doing that to him. So many years of him being hurt and angry all the time."

"Even when I met him," I told her, "he didn't seem like the friendliest person around. I would take jabs at his character, and I could always tell that whenever I generalized about men or said something about women not wanting to be around him…well, I never picked up on the true issue until you told me. Then I just felt guilty. I had never meant to hurt him."

"I think he's over that, Abby," Yukina said with a smile. "Even if he doesn't always show it, I can see his eyes light up every time you enter a room." I hid my smiled, but I knew what she meant. He truly lit up my world too.

Yukina left the room to go take care of something, and I moved to sip my tea. I felt two arms snake around me and I instantly knew who it was. "How long have you been listening in, firebug?"

"Long enough," he breathed against my mark. I shivered a bit. I finally knew why it seemed more sensitive that even a breath could elicit such a reaction. Hiei had explained that it had something to do with our bond with one another. The stronger our bond was, the more sensitive our marks. Seeing as it was pretty damn sensitive, I'd say that Hiei and I had a really good connection.

"So, is Yukina right?" I asked in a whisper. "Are you really over everything I said and did?"

"You never did anything," he replied softly. "I did. Can you tell me you're over that?"

I nodded, knowing what he was talking about. I had been over that for a while now. "I am," I admitted to him.

"Then I am as well," he said seriously. "I guess that it is obvious to my sister how happy you make me, hm?"

"You make me happy too," I told him. Very, very happy.

I felt him smirk against my mark. "Good to know, onna. Very good to know."

We sat in silence as I finished off my tea. I sighed in contentment as I felt Hiei's hands rubbing against my stomach. He was being so gentle, which was strange because he was usually pretty aggressive when it came to physical contact. I was about to ask him about his change in attitude, but he disappeared just as quickly as he came, probably looking for Yukina.

I later figured out why he was restraining himself from his demonic instincts. We had been mates for quite some time, and with all of the training and dealing with my two jobs, I hadn't realized that I was late. At the time, I hadn't figured out that Hiei knew, so I secretly purchased a pregnancy test. The only one I told was Yukina, mostly because I was nervous and wanted the support. When the test read positive, Yukina and I shared a sisterly hug at the happy news. I was both excited and shocked; I was having Hiei's child.

Of course, I had to tell Hiei next, so I stayed at Genkai's until he came looking for me. I didn't want to risk running into my dad and brother first. I wouldn't have been able to wait to tell them if I saw them first. I rested against a tree and waited for him to show up. When I heard a rustle in the branches above, I knew he was there.

"Hey, firebug," I greeted with a smile on my face.

"You didn't come home," Hiei pointed out. "Why?"

"I have something to tell you," I explained motioning for him to sit next to me. He joined me on the ground, and I took a deep breath. I knew I was excited, but I didn't know how Hiei would feel about it. "I don't really know how to give one of these speeches, but I feel you should know…" I paused briefly and then Hiei took over from there.

"You're pregnant," he stated as if he already knew. I looked over to him in shock and saw him smirking at me. "About time you figured it out, onna."

I was flabbergasted. "Wha…How? What the hell, Hiei?" I whined. All I got was a chuckle and a kiss on my forehead. It took a few minutes to regain my composure before I sent a glare his way. "You knew?"

He nodded. "I sensed its energy a week ago."

"And you didn't tell me?" I asked in frustration.

He just smirked at me again. "I was waiting for you to realize it. Isn't it usually the human female who finds out first?"

I blinked a few times in shock. Hiei had been keeping quiet for my benefit? I had to admit, that was kind of sweet. I wasn't truly angry with him, so I let my little façade die and smiled at my mate. "So, how do you feel about it?"

Hiei shrugged. "I never planned on being a father," he told me. "With the past I held, I just never saw it happening. With my upbringing…I never wanted to bring a child into the world."

"All of that aside," I said a little hesitantly, "how do you feel about it, especially being with a human and all?"

"That none of that stuff matters," he stated. "My past, I mean. It won't affect the child in any way. It won't have the same upbringing I did. I'll make sure of it, and I know you will too."

I smiled. That was as close to he was happy and wanted the child that I was going to get. I wrapped my arms around him and he held me close to him. "You're going to make a great father," I whispered. His grip on me just tightened. I peeked up at his face to see his eyes closed and a faint smile on his face.

It wasn't too difficult to tell my father; however, when we told Sorin, my father finally had to give him "the talk" (poor dad). Of course we told Kurama and his family, who were just as happy for us as my dad, brother, and Yukina. Yusuke and Kuwabara made jokes every five seconds, which usually ended up in them getting slapped by either Hiei, Genkai, or me, and scolded by either Yukina or Kurama. I still remember the day both Yusuke and Kuwabara found out.

They were both the last to know. I was training with them after Hiei sparred with me for a while. They kept making jokes about him going easy on me, which he was because he feared he'd harm our child. Hiei growled at them, but went inside to get me something to drink after such an intense session (even though he went easy on me, that didn't mean he didn't tire me out). Anyway, Yusuke challenged me and I thought nothing of it. But he hadn't gone easy on me. He almost kneed me in the stomach, but Hiei had him pinned to the ground before he even touched me.

"What the hell, Hiei?" Yusuke shouted. "You know I wasn't going to hurt her!"

"She's pregnant, you idiot!" Hiei shouted. "And you almost hit her in the stomach!"

Yusuke looked blankly between Hiei and me. It took a little while for him to register what Hiei had said before he chuckled nervously and apologized to me. The battle was officially ended, and both teens ran off to hide somewhere leaving me and Hiei alone.

"Idiots," he grumbled.

It took all my strength not to let out a giggle. I walked over to him and put my arms around his shoulders. "I guess that's what we get for keeping it a secret from them. But I'm fine; so don't worry, okay?" Hiei flashed me a forceless glare, so I knew he was by no means mad at my comment, but more at himself for leaving me alone with the ex-spirit detective. "Nothing is going to happen to me or the baby."

"You better be right about that," Hiei growled, "or there will be one less half-breed and human running around."

I couldn't help but shake my head and smile. "You know Yukina wouldn't like that."

"Hn," he replied dropping the conversation.

Later that night, Hiei and I were getting ready for bed when Sorin came into the room. He had tears in his eyes which concerned me. I held my arms open for him to run into. He couldn't even tell me what was wrong since he was crying so hard. "Oh Sorin, don't cry," I cooed while rubbing his back. "Please, just calm down and tell me what's wrong."

"I-I'm s-scared," he whimpered. "The storm is scary."

"What storm?" I asked. Not even a second later, there was a flash of lightning and rolling thunder. "Oh…" Sorin shivered in my grip and I looked over to Hiei. He nodded to me knowingly. Sorin really did have some sort or psychic ability.

"You can stay with us, if you want," Hiei offered nonchalantly. Sorin just nodded, eyes still clenched.

I watched as he took Sorin from me and carried him over to the bed. Sorin refused to let go of him. Hiei sighed and got into bed with him. He motioned for me to come to bed, so I shut off the light and cuddled close to the two of them. My boys. I saw Hiei playfully glare at me for that thought.

After Sorin fell asleep, I felt Hiei reach over for my hand. "We'll talk to Genkai about it tomorrow," he told me. "Don't worry so much about it. They're just visions."

"I hope so, Hiei," I sighed. "I just hope that he doesn't have any disturbing visions." He nodded in understanding.

"Genkai will train him to control them," Hiei explained. "Probably to the point where he can determine when he wants to see a vision. For now, let's just hope that storms are the worst of his insight."

His words didn't make me feel any better. He too knew of my brother's dream about out mother. Luckily, the young kid hadn't figured out that he had had a premonition. I tried to fall asleep, but I couldn't. I had this unsettling feeling in the pit of my stomach. It didn't help that Hiei was wide awake all night too, just as tense as I was. He didn't truly believe that everything would stay this minor.